Odd: Kucinich Defends Olive Lawsuit by Telling MSNBC All About His Teeth
- Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:36am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Lawrence O’Donnell has started to make a name for himself as a fiery interrogator, often getting into yelling matches with guests he disagrees with. So when O’Donnell announced Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) was going to be on the show to explain why he sued the congressional cafeteria for $150,000 after his sandwich contained a non-pitted olive — apparently causing him “suffering and loss of enjoyment” — this writer couldn’t wait to see the segment. But alas, it seems Larry left his “bad cop” persona in the closet for this one.
That‘s not to say that O’Donnell didn’t set up the interview to be an epic battle. He did. The interview introduction lasts just over two-and-a-half minutes, and covers everything from a screen shot of the lawsuit and a video taken days after the incident in 2008, to a critical quote from the Washington Post. But that’s where the excitement ends. As the interview opens, viewers quickly learn that Kucinich is all business about his teeth, and will give a detailed explanation that will eventually include talk of dental-related “rejection.”
As for O’Donnell, the most riveting question he asks is what the total cost of Kucinich’s dental bills was. Kucinich quickly brushes that aside, and O’Donnell shows no sign of asking the same question in a more angry, annoyed tone as he’s done in the past. Here’s the clip, and the intimate details of Kucnich’s mouth:
As the interview says, the lawsuit has been settled.
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Comments (101)
tweetybirdtwopointO
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:39amI’m no fan of Rep Kucinich, but all of you saying this was ‘frivolous’ or stupid, etc., evidently haven’t been to the dentist lately. The cost of removing a tooth or teeth and replacement bridges etc. is very expensive. This isn’t really newsworthy, but since the media brought this to light its their responsibility for having this info made public. I‘m sure Kucinich didn’t want to talk about his teeth on national TV.
Report Post »Fried Okra
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 10:30amYou are such a Kool-aid drinker… $150,000! You need to find a new dentist. The decent thing would have been to sue just for the dentist bill. Stand up and show leadership in this country. Not a frivolous lawsuit? Pfffft
Report Post »Fried Okra
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 10:53amMissed your “no fan of” comment as my eyes were drawn to frivolous. And since I don’t recall any of your posts. I’ll take you at your word and retract the Kool-aid. But you gotta be kidding me… Obama just talks about frivolous lawsuits and days later Rep. Kucinich files a 150k lawsuit. And that’s not newsworthy? Good leadership leads people by example. He should have made the bill public and settled for that… And showed the American people the right thing to do. How much do you think he actully spent?
Report Post »dataway
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 12:13pmFried Okra: Wait, $150,000 is too much?? What about his pain and suffering? Don’t forget that. That’s worth at least $125,000!
Report Post »Malcom0983
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:33amWhen he says the bill was paid “out of pocket”, does he mean my pocket or his?
At the end, he says “Americans are getting short changed by insurance companies who make money not providing health care.”
Report Post »What about Americans getting short changed by elected officials who make money from frivolous lawsuits?
hauschild
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:30amDirt bag!
There’s nothing more disappointing to me than seeing a grown man act like a candy a$$.
This guy‘s been living the lie so long that’s now borderline senile.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:30amI think his Alien inplant poped out of his nasal cavity.
Report Post »hempstead1944
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:28amDennis…..making Ohio proud !
Report Post »Mister_Bill
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:15amIsn’t that mouth a “Weapon of Mass Destruction”? Maybe we should invade that territory and occupy it. What would the left do then? Oh, just let him speak, the more he speaks, the less anyone will want to vote for him. Remember, rise up and vote in 2012.
Report Post »Docrow
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:12amI don’t understand how people vote these guys to office!!!!
Report Post »streetrodder
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:19amLots of lawyers! They love people like this.
Report Post »Speak without Fear
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:35amCleveland is filled with Unemployed UNION-sheeple……Lakewood is filled with homosexuals……Shaker Heights is VERY AFFLULENT…. well to do…..Jewish community…..downtown Cleveland is filled with affirmative action -Sharpton followers (if you get my drift)…..you have SOROS best friend from PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE based there…….
Report Post »wilmo
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:11amDennis the Menace cites “serious and permanent dental and oral injuries” from the pesky olive pit. I might buy the dental injuries claim, but not the oral injuries. Those were likely caused by putting objects much bigger than olive pits in the mouth that don’t belong there, like his foot and other things.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:09amHe had to sue them because they can’t raise the taxes anymore. Besides this way he could get an upgrade on his teeth. I bet Ohio is real proud of him now. Now if this had have been a Republican this interview would have been totally different.
Report Post »streetrodder
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:06amIf he had barry care he would be covered, and if it happened again he would be covered as prexisting condition. Its win win for him.
Report Post »daveleeander
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:04amThis guy is a nut. If there weren’t so many nuts in CLeveland, he wouldn’t get elected. Maybe his jaws will go shut and never open again. Die of starvation. We can only hope.
Report Post »Speak without Fear
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:02amCleveland Ohio…..deserves this IDIOT. Drive the business out of Cleveland…..lose thousands of jobs….Cleveland is a jungle…….but HEY……Kookcini has a new set of chompers on them.
GOOD GRIEF!
Report Post »Teapartywoman
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:57amQuestion with boldness!
Report Post »psst
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:01amA mouthful O Mush.
Report Post »PopEye is gonna give him a knuckle spinach sandwich right in his kisser.
This idjid seems not to know that Olive Oyl full name name is Olive P Oyl.
Defaming the Sailor man’s main cold press.
This is al I have to say about listening to these two twerps.
Mebbe ol’ Dennis can employ Bluto to be his body-guard.
Ya know. He’s out of work, his 99 wks + 6 mth’s has run out.
RobR
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:59amI hear next he’s suing the federal government with a claim that sitting in his office chair caused him to have hemeroids. Film at 11.
Report Post »inexiletill2012
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 11:35amgood one ! ( PLEASE hold the film at 11)
Report Post »I Believe In American Exceptionalism
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:55amThe Little Man with Big Ideas just shot his Presidential aspirations in the foot. Again. What a Chump!
Report Post »Teapartywoman
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:55amI can’t wait until the day we can really have a true canidate to run for president. Not someone with the hope and change bull. WTF (Win the Future) LMAO.
Report Post »Libel
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:54amUhhhhhhggggghhhh. He’s about as embarrassing as the house crier.
Report Post »peezee
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:53amJackals need their teeth do they not?
Report Post »etetetet
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:49amOhioians – you must be so very proud of Dennis Kruncyteeth
Report Post »The Patriot
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:09amnot me
Report Post »RepairmanJack
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 11:27amOMG! Everytime he opens his toothless mouth I get embarrassed that he represents my state.
Wisconsin can have him…any bidders?!? Michigan?… Anyone…??
Report Post »inexiletill2012
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:48amToo bad he was “injured” by “solid” food
Report Post »thats what happens when your used to chewing crap for so many years
smithclar3nc3
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:47amSo he suing the tax payers by suing the federal cafeteria. I would say then that United state Citizens should sue him for passing what is now considered an Unconstitutional bill. We should also sue him for breach of contract when he broke his oath the the American People by passing Unconstitituional legislation. He should be required to repay every dollars he every recieved as a congressman and ran out of D.C.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:24amThat’s what we need in Washington .. more of the run out of town on a rail.
“The victim was usually seated astride the rail as one would ride a horse (a position which was, not surprisingly, very painful). The rail and its rider were then borne by two men, usually part of a large mob, to the town limits, where the banishee was dumped in a ditch and warned not to return. The warning was often amplified by the application of hot tar and feathers to the rider, a punishment that was extremely painful, often permanently disfiguring, and occasionally fatal.”
Report Post »emertz8413
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:46amThank heaven he’s from the other side of Ohio… the commie side. What a joke.
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:03amFunny you would say that…he is a card-carrying member!
Report Post »criticalpuppy
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 12:57pmHe needs to keep his teeth in good shape to hang on to his young, hot wife. See how nice his teeth look in this picture?:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,274035,00.html
Report Post »Thighmaster
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:46amDoesn’t he have to report his settlement? This would be a great way for elected officials to get money from companies under the radar. Imagine the possibilities….
Report Post »Teapartywoman
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:50amGod is there no end to the insanity.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:42amFor a minute there I thought “Odd” was Kucinich’s first name.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:29amit is
Report Post »dataway
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 12:06pmYou are funny.
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:38amWhat a little worm………………
Report Post »EP46
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:49amno…according to the National Enquirer it is barry who is suffering from worms.
Untameable-kate
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 10:08amHe is a crybaby bed wetter.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 12:38pmIIRC, isn’t poor Dennis about to loose his seat (district realigned out of existence). I suspected that this was his attempt to extend his tax-paid life another year.
Report Post »Bronco II
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:38amI’ll bet ALLSTATE would give him a good rate LOL
Report Post »cnsrvtvj
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 8:46amGood one Bronco. What a joke this guy is. This is another example of why we need to enact the frivolous lawsuit act. That way if you lose, you pay the costs. It would stop a lot of these kinds of crazy cases. Remember the lady that sued McDonald’s because she spilled the coffee on herself? Notice how Kucinich refuses to say what it cost him to get his teeth fixed?
http://www.donsmithshow.com – check out the union thug tactics video
Report Post »rhaedge
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:16amLet me get this straight… This guy CHOSE NOT to buy the dental care insurance plan. So then he gets an injury that requires dental surgery. Then he sues a cafeteria to get a $150,000 settlement. Who are the primary patrons at the congressional cafeteria? Govt employees! This means the tax payees are on the hook for this settlement!
Then he goes on to say that he wants to FORCE Americans to buy health care and his plan would also require dental plan!
This makes perfect sense when you consider the mindset and the source.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:21amMaybe he thought this would go “under the radar” when he filed it … no such luck you little twit .. this btw is part of what is wrong with “healthcare” and other insurance in this country .. too many fivilous lawsuits — and too many lawyers in politics. What a jerk!!
Report Post »FormerLib
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 10:02amThis is only news for anyone who thinks Dennis Kucinich has ever been rational.
Report Post »MOVETERAN
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 10:15amOk you Commi, we the people pay your dental bill. So as I see it, shut up, drop the suit, get back to work packing your office and get out of DC. I think that covers it.
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 11:17amIf that was a republican they would have been raked over the coals by O’Communist.
Report Post »GEETAR
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 5:51pmI hope ol denny didnt mess up both his teeth
Report Post »EnoughBS
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 4:31pmwhat a HORRIBLE toupee!!
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